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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee chancellor will step down next year, to return to teaching
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone announced Wednesday that he plans to step down next summer, a move that comes after years of grappling with the UW system's financial woes and taking criticism that he mishandled pro-Palestinian campus protests this spring.Mone said in a post on the social platform X that he will resign as leader of the Universities of Wisconsin's second-largest campus effective July 1, 2025. He said he will move into a teaching role at the university's business school. He didn't elaborate on why he has chosen to step down. Asked for an explanation, UW-Milwaukee spokesperson Angelica Duria...
July 4th Milwaukee parking, garbage collection changes
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Department of Public Works will be modifying certain operations due to the Fourth of July. Here is a list of changes that residents need to know. There will be no garbage and recycling pick-up on Thursday, July 4. Reminder: Collection days shift forward after each city...
A New Proposal Asks the City of Milwaukee to Adopt the People’s Flag
On Tuesday, Alderman Peter Burgelis announced a proposal to make the People’s Flag the new official flag of the city. The current flag of Milwaukee was adopted in 1955, packed with an assortment of imagery, including a ship, the old County Stadium, a gear, a stalk of wheat and more.
Madcap Milwaukee Calendar: Earth Bids a Fond Farewell to Ratbatspider
This “spiritual arts expo” is presented by Tarot D’Amore and Connection Dance has vendors specializing in tarot, astrology, mediumship, reiki, crystals and more. There’s free tarot (at 1:30 p.m.) and Neo Zouk dance (3:30 p.m.) lessons. It takes place at Canni Hemp Co., which specializes in hemp and CBD products.
‘Thelma’ review: A tale as old as time told in a new (and old) way
Every week, Kristopher Pollard from Milwaukee Film and Radio Milwaukee’s Dori Zori talk about movies — because that’s what you do when you’re Cinebuds. The formula of the action-revenge film is well known at this point:. Person has a nice life. Person is wronged. Person goes...
Milwaukee-area police who joined Oath Keepers resigned jobs after The Badger Project investigation
Three of the four Milwaukee-area police officers revealed by The Badger Project to have joined the anti-government group the Oath Keepers resigned from their law enforcement positions soon after the stories were published. Two have left law enforcement. The third took a job with a different law enforcement agency. A...
Former TMJ4 anchor Bill Taylor's family & former colleagues remember his legacy
TMJ4 remembers the late Bill Taylor and his many contributions to this community. His family has planned a memorial for Saturday, August 3rd at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society Museum.
Retired Germantown Police Chief Peter Hoell dies
GERMANTOWN, Wis. (CBS 58) -- People in Germantown are mourning the death of their retired police chief, Peter Hoell, on Wednesday, July 3. Hoell served 30 years with the village police department, 16 of them as chief. He retired in 2019. A statement from the police department praised his passion...
Pet experts share tips to keep animals safe during Fourth of July fireworks in the Milwaukee area
While Milwaukee's traditional lakefront fireworks may be canceled this year, there are still plenty of shows planned across Wisconsin. But with noisy fireworks comes terrified pets, some of which can end up missing. "A lack of preparation or awareness of just how far a dog will go when they are...
Manufacturer plans new facility in Pewaukee
Uzelac Industries Inc., an industrial equipment supplier based in Greendale, shared plans for a nearly 40,000-square-foot industrial building in Pewaukee. Brookfield-based Briohn Building Corp. submitted plans for a 39,103-square-foot precast concrete building at the northwest corner of Lindsay Road and Wilhar Road, according to a city plan commission agenda. The company requested a rezoning of a residential zone to industrial and to combine three parcels into a 6.7-acre lot.
Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo Suffers Injury Scare In Paris (Report)
Milwaukee Bucks fans finally get to see Giannis Antetokounmpo play basketball. It has been months since they’ve seen the face of the franchise suit up and appear on the hardwood. However, he is currently doing it for the Greece team in Paris for the 2024 Olympics. The last time...
Waukesha Prepares for Two-Day Fourth of July Extravaganza
WAUKESHA, Wis. (WAUK) — The city of Waukesha is gearing up for a two-day Independence Day celebration, featuring a neighborhood beer garden, fireworks display, and a parade through downtown. The festivities kick off on July 3 with the Neighborhood Beer Garden & Fireworks event at Lowell Park, 2201 Michigan...
Milwaukee motorcycle collision with vehicle; rider seriously hurt
MILWAUKEE - A 23-year-old motorcyclist was seriously hurt on Wednesday morning, July 3 after a collision near 27th and Kilbourn in Milwaukee. Officials said the wreck happened around 10:45 a.m. Wednesday. The motorcyclist collided with a vehicle that was making a U-turn. The motorcyclist was taken to a hospital for...
49th Annual Carthage Athletics Golf Outing Raises Over $80,000
BRISTOL, Wis. – The 49th Annual Carthage Athletics Golf Outing was a resounding success, raising over $80,000 for Carthage Athletics. Held on June 24, 2024, at Strawberry Creek, 136 golfers across 34 groups came together to support Carthage's 28 athletic varsity programs. This year's outing was made possible by...
RIFT brings Summerfest around through July 24
Hokay, RIFT, we need to talk about something with your announcement of Summerfest’s return. You start that announcement by stating that it’s been a whole year since the last go round, and… yes. That is true. That’s how linear time works. One would expect that a yearly festival happens once a year; you did not miss Summer 2: Secret Extra Summer in 2023 or something. Oh, well, the important point is that Summerfest is back, we can let it slide for now.
Every Day Health – Mircea Cristescu, MD
Mircea Cristescu, MD, vascular and interventional radiologist, talks about benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) also known as an enlarged prostate gland. Dr. Cristescu describes BPH symptoms, the treatments available for an enlarged prostate and the advantages of seeking treatment for BPH from the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin team.
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump representing family of man who died outside Hyatt
The family of D'Vontaye L. Mitchell, the man who died after being wrestled to and held face down on the ground by four security guards outside the Hyatt Regency hotel Sunday, will be represented by civil rights attorney Ben Crump. “He wants this case to get as much national attention as possible," Latrisa...
'Space Cadet'; Gino at the Movies
MILWAUKEE - Rex has always dreamed of going to space, and thanks to her doctored resume, she lands a spot in NASA's astronaut training program. ‘Space Cadet’ comes to Prime Video July 4. Gino Salomone sits down with a few people involved in the film.
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